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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Death of Mr. C. Massart

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

A very old resident of the district, Mr. Charles Henry Massart, died at the Dublin District Hospital this morning after a brief illness. Deceased was 70…

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Obituary. Charles Henry Massart

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 4

Charles Henry Massart, 70, of Serisier-street, Dubbo, died in the District Hospital this morning after a short illness contracted at Gulargambone. The late…

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Obituary. Mrs. Elizabeth Payne

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 2

The death occurred on January 18 of Mrs. Elizabeth Payne aged 72 one of Narromine's oldest residents and a lady highly esteemed and respected by…

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Obituary. Thomas Edgar Harper

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 8

Thomas Edgar Harper, aged 57, died at the District Hospital about noon on Wednesday, after a long, weary and trying illness that had lasted for over…

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Death of Mr. W. Carey, M.l.c

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 6

Mr. W. Carey, M.L.C., late secretary to the A.L.P. Executive from 1919 to 1926, died in Lewisham Hospital on Saturday, at the age of 41. He had…

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Obituary. John Holbrook

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

The death took place in the [?] District Hospital yesterday, after [?] ness extending over about a me[?] John Holbrook, aged 65 years…

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Obituary

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 8

A Chinese named William Butt died very suddenly at his garden in Gobolion Street on Tuesday evening last. It appears that deceased…

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Death of Mrs. Griggs. Melbourne

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 8

A message from Melbourne states that an early arrest is anticipated in connection with the death for Ethel Constance Griggs, wife of the Rev…

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Obituary. L. J. Monahan

Western Age · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred on Sunday, 29th January, at his residence, "Lepan[?] Mitchell-street, St. Leonard's, of Mr. Lawrence J. Monahan, who for many…

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Death of Earl Haig. a Famous General Passes Away

The Wellington Times · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 11

The sudden death of Earl Haig early this week removes one of England's most striking personalities in addition to one of her greatest…

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Obituary. Gordon Campbell Robertson

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 8

Gordon Campbell Robertson, aged 53, of Wongarbon, died on Wednesday morning at the District Hospital after a long illness. The late Mr. Robertson…

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Obituary. Mr. J. E. Balfour

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

The death took place in the Dubbo District Hospital on Tuesday evening of John Elphinstone Balfour-Melville. known to the public of Dubbo as…

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Nyngan's Police Magistrate Death of Mr. E. J. Daley

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 6

Quite a gloom was cast over the town of Nyngan on Wednesday evening, when it became known that Mr. E. J. Daley, Police Magistrate, had passed…

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Death of Nyngan's Police Magistrate. Body Passes Through Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 5

We regret to announce the death of Mr. Edward Joseph Daley, the Police Magistrate at Nyngan, who passed away on Wednesday evening in that…

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Obituary. MRS. H. BIRD

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

The many friends of Mrs. H. Bird, of Gollan, will regret to hear of her passing away at the early age of 43 years. Deceased had been ailing for…

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Obituary. Rose May Bird

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 4

Rose May Bird, 43, the wife of[?] H. Bird, of Gollan, died in the trict Hospital on Sunday night [?] 10 o'clock. The deceased lady…

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Obituary Mrs. R. M. Bird

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

The death look place at the Dublin District Hospital on Sunday night of Mrs. Hose May Bird, wife of Mr. Henry Bird, pastoralist of Gollen, near…

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Nyngan's Police Magistrate Death of Mr. E. J. Daley

Western Age · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 4

Quite a gloom was cast over the town of Nyngan on Wednesday evening, when it became known that Mr. E. J. Daley, Police Magistrate, had passed…

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Impressive Funeral

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from Mr. H. Kingsten's residence in Durling-street, to which place the body had been removed last…

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Obituary. Ellis Clive Hull

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 6

We regret, to announce the death of Ellis Clive Hull, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clive Hull, of the Bowling Green, Dubbo, who died in the District…

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